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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

S18 GBMMOT history

S18 GBM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
73,547 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GBM was last recorded at 73,547 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,346 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
2,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,547 miles
  • 2021 – 73,346 miles
  • 2020 – 73,335 miles
  • 2019 – 73,313 miles
  • 2018 – 73,230 miles
  • 2017 – 69,092 miles
  • 2016 – 63,744 miles
  • 2015 – 59,061 miles
  • 2014 – 55,901 miles
  • 2013 – 53,540 miles
  • 2012 – 49,587 miles
  • 2011 – 45,935 miles
  • 2010 – 42,002 miles
  • 2009 – 37,417 miles
  • 2008 – 35,456 miles
  • 2007 – 31,967 miles
  • 2006 – 27,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,547 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,547 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    524361616084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    543105235745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail73,346 miles (+11)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    587223601226
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,335 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    148017985346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,313 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    214940982245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail73,306 miles (+76)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    920398465819
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,230 miles (+4,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    584505157200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass69,092 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    776020204389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,744 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    458132460863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass59,061 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,061 miles
    Test number
    118735775404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,901 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    328176934144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail55,901 miles (+2,361)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    209575034175
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML on.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass53,540 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,540 miles
    Test number
    228831323101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,587 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    256190432147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,935 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    546015111170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,002 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    412127230190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass37,417 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    223139719465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,456 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,456 miles
    Test number
    212598428470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,967 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    964400137145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    393595026194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GBM

Does S18 GBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 GBM expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 GBM?
The MOT on S18 GBM expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 GBM done?
S18 GBM was recorded at 73,547 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
Has S18 GBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GBM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 GBM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 GBM find?
S18 GBM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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